Archive for April, 2009

WeatherBrains 166: Storms Of Spring

WeatherBrains Episode 166 is now online (March 31, 2009). If you are crazy about weather, this is THE netcast audio program for you!

The gang comes to the netcast with lots of new slants on the topic of weather.

Other discussions in this weekly podcast include topics like:

  • our biggest brain discusses his concussion
  • JB says a concussion adds 10 points to your IQ
  • JB also brings some weather notes including the latest blizzard
  • snow cover still around 28 percent
  • severe storm parameters at 48 hours
  • are storm chasers for hire a danger
  • Dr. Tim brings comments about CO2
  • and more!
  • Our mail bag has been getting some attention and Kevin puts it in perspective.

    From The Weather Center:

    WeatherBrains 101: You’ve seen profilers on television working on crimes. But did you know there are profilers used in the weather business, too? There are and this week the professor digs into another fascinating remote sensing tool used in the field of weather.

    TWIWH: Bill Murray looks back at weather events on April Fools Day including such marvelous tools as the telegraph in 1845.

    Listener SurveyListener Surveys: Okay, we continue to drive this topic into the ground, but we really do like to hear from you. Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out the Listener Survey. The survey takes just a minute or two to complete and provides us with an opportunity to learn where you are and hear your thoughts and comments on the show. Click here to take the survey.

    Web Sites from Episode 166:

    None this week

    Picks of the Week:

    James Spann – WeatherBrains Episode 10

    JB Elliott – gets the horn again!!!

    Dr. Tim Coleman – movie Tornado, 1967

    Brian Peters – QPF forecasts

    Join James Spann, JB Elliott, Dr. Tim Coleman, and Brian Peters as they come together for another fascinating netcast about the weather.

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